India and the European Union struck a longdelayed deal on Tuesday that will slash tariffs on most goods, aiming to boost twoway trade and reduce reliance on the United States amid growing global trade tensions.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday notably distanced President Trump from rhetoric made by high-profile members of his administration in the aftermath of the shooting death of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. read more
Microsoft provided the FBI with the recovery keys to unlock encrypted data on the hard drives of three laptops as part of a federal investigation, Forbes reported on Friday. read more
The downfall of China's top general, second in command and once a close ally of President Xi Jinping, has thrown the leadership of the country's military into turmoil and raised questions about Taiwan's future. read more
President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that "you can't have guns" at protests ... read more
UPS is not the only one cutting jobs ...
Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email
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... US technology giant Amazon has confirmed it will cut 16,000 jobs - hours after it told staff about a new round of global redundancies in an email apparently sent in error.
The email, which has been seen by the BBC, was sent late on Tuesday and refers to a swathe of employees in the US, Canada and Costa Rica having been laid off as part of an effort to "strengthen the company." ...
Rubio to warn of military action if Venezuela's new leaders stray from US goals
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... Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans on Wednesday to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country's interim leadership strays from U.S. expectations.
In prepared testimony for a hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela and that its interim leaders are cooperating, but he notes that the Trump administration would not rule out using additional force if needed following a raid to capture former President Nicols Maduro early this month. ...
Kris Kristofferson - Me and Bobby McGee (1969)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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Kris Kristofferson, a Rhodes scholar, an ex army helicopter pilot, singer, song writer and a film actor, and a staple in country/folk music since the 1960's has written numerous personal songs about his travels in the US, meeting women and enjoying drinks and drugs.
Bobby McGee is a compilation of some of these woman, including Janis Joplin, whose version made it to the top of the charts after she died in 1971.
Her death had a profound effect on Kris Kristofferson "
Bobby McGee' was the song that made the difference for me. Every time I sing it, I still think of Janis
The song was on his album with same name.
Per the Rolling Stone - "Kris Kristofferson, was inspired to write it after seeing Federico Fellini's 1954 film La Strada, Italian for "the road.""
[Verse 3]
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose
Nothin' ain't worth nothin' but it's free
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On the other hand, from what I have seen said in the Cabinet meetings, this is apropos ...
Delaney & Bonnie - Never Ending Song of Love (1971)
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Lyrics excerpt ...
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[Chorus]
I've got a never-endin' love for you (Ee-ha)
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never-endin' love for you
I've got a never-endin' love for you
From now on that's all I wanna do
From the first time we met I knew
I'd have a never-endin' love for you
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Al Stewart - If It Doesn't Come Naturally, Leave It (1976)
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OK, here's the usual link to lyrics ...
genius.com
The full lyrics are there at that link.
But the particular lyrics of this song that I like are ...
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Well nothing that's real is ever for free
And you just have to pay for it sometime
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